What are TWO (2) things you can do to show you are listening?
Look at the person talking. Listen and don't interrupt.
Look at the ground. Talk at the same time.
My friend says, "I went to the movies on Saturday. It was so much fun." How could I respond to show I was interested?
I could ask them which movie they watched.
I could tell them about my new shoes.
My friend is talking to me about their vacation to the beach. Should I make a comment about lions? Why or why not?
No! That would show that I was not interested and might hurt their feelings. I can bring up a new topic later in the conversation.
True or False: A good listener talks while the teacher is talking.
False!
What should you ask someone if you were distracted and did not hear them?
Can you repeat that? What did you say?
Pick a partner and act it out! Sophia was talking about her new puppy. Jeff is not listening.
Bravo!
What is whole body listening?
Using all of your body to listen!
I only need to use my ears.
Which of these is NOT whole body listening?
Turn away from the speaker
Be quiet
Listen
Calm body
When could my mind 'roll out of the group?' (Not thinking about what someone is saying.)
When I get distracted.
When I am quiet and focused.
What should you do if your mind rolls out of the group (zone out) when someone is talking to you?
Just walk away.
Try to refocus and ask them to repeat what they said.
Your friend says, "I love sports." What could you ask to show you are listening?
Do you like rock music?
What is your favorite sport?
Act it out! Pick a friend to talk about what you're having for dinner tonight and show GOOD listening skills!
Bravo!
True or False: Being a good listener means interrupting your friend/teacher.
False!
The teacher is talking about something you think is boring. What can you do to show the teacher you are listening, even though you aren't interested.
Pretend to listen to your teacher while on your device
Look at your teacher and try to think about what they say.
How would your friend feel if you were talking with your back turned to them.
Uncomfortable, sad, upset, confused
Am I using Whole Body Listening if I'm talking to my mom and I run outside when I hear the ice cream van?
No!
How should I face my body when I am talking to someone?
Turn my body toward my communication partner.
Turn my back to them.
Should you try to think about what your communication partner is saying or just ignore it?
Think about it!